Protein? Why? What is it? Here is your IENguide.

Protein is one of three macronutrients used by the body for energy. Macronutrients include protein, carbs and fats. Scientifically, protein is a series of amino acids linked together like a chain. The links that hold these amino acids together are known as peptide links.
Amino acids are the primary source for nitrogen in the body. Having a positive nitrogen balance is essential for proper muscle growth and repair.

A complete protein food contains all essential amino acids. Animal proteins (meat) are complete protein sources.
Incomplete protein foods, such as vegetables, lack several essential amino acids. These lacking amino acids vary from food source to food source. For a person that don’t eat a sufficient amount of meat, BCAA or Whey protein that contains BCAA can be a good choice that will help you get all the essential amino acids that your body needs.

Anabolism. Eating protein keeps your body in an anabolic state. In terms of muscle building, “anabolism” refers to the construction, and not destruction of muscle tissue. The opposite of an anabolic state is a catabolic state. Not eating enough protein can cause muscle tissue to be catabolized.

How much protein do I need?
The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for adults is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.
Those involved with intense exercise, or individuals looking to add muscle mass, should consume at least twice the RDA’s recommended minimums.

Protein supplements?
Protein supplements are protein and nutrition sources, and food products that are utilised to assist bodybuilders and athletes or those how doesn’t have enough protein and nutrition in their daily diet, but also people that don’t have balanced intake of food to achieve their desired daily protein intake requirements. Types of protein supplements include protein powders, weight gainers and meal replacements.
Protein supplements generally contain more then 20 to 30 grams of protein per serving, and are fortified with vitamins and minerals. Protein supplements also come in numerous flavours, from fruit flavours protein powders, to cookie and cream flavoured weigh gainers.

IENstore recommends Whey Protein Complex 100% as a great all around protein. Whey Protein Complex 100% contains 26 grams of protein in every serving and also essentials amino acids.